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His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang
Head of Drikung Kagyu lineage
Head of Drikung Kagyu lineage
of age and formally enthroned in Drikung Thil. His Holiness received different of age
and formally enthroned in Drikung Thil. His Holiness received different initiations and
Drikung Kagyu Lineage.
teachings of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage.
In 1959 Rinpoche had to leave his monastery. His Holiness' family had already fled
Tibet for India. His Holiness was adopted by his teacher, Tritsab Rinpoche and he
lived in Lhasa. His Holiness attended elementary and middle school and excelled in
sports.
under extremely harsh conditions. In 1975, His Holiness managed to escape to
Nepal and India, ultimately joining his family in the United States. Many people urged
Nepal and India, ultimately joining his family in the United States. Many people urged
Holiness to return to India. In 1978, His Holiness took up residence in Phyang
monastery in Ladakh.
monastery in Ladakh.
The following 10 years were devoted to study and practice, with much time being
spent in retreat under the guidance of Retreat Master Yogi Kyunga Rinpoche. His
Holiness did the traditional three years retreat in Lamayuru monastery. His Holiness
also received teachings from other Tibetan Buddhist sect. Wtih Khenpo Noryang, His
Holiness studied Buddhist philosophy and the general Kagyu teachings. From His
Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche he received all the essence teachings of the
eight schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His Holiness also received teachings from His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness 16th Gyalwa Karmapa (transmission of the 6
Yogas of Naropa) and from His Holiness Taglung Shabdrung Rinpoche
(transmission of the Taglung Kagyu teachings). His Holiness is at present living at
Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehra Dun, India.
and formally enthroned in Drikung Thil. His Holiness received different initiations and
Drikung Kagyu Lineage.
teachings of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage.
In 1959 Rinpoche had to leave his monastery. His Holiness' family had already fled
Tibet for India. His Holiness was adopted by his teacher, Tritsab Rinpoche and he
lived in Lhasa. His Holiness attended elementary and middle school and excelled in
sports.
under extremely harsh conditions. In 1975, His Holiness managed to escape to
Nepal and India, ultimately joining his family in the United States. Many people urged
Nepal and India, ultimately joining his family in the United States. Many people urged
Holiness to return to India. In 1978, His Holiness took up residence in Phyang
monastery in Ladakh.
monastery in Ladakh.
The following 10 years were devoted to study and practice, with much time being
spent in retreat under the guidance of Retreat Master Yogi Kyunga Rinpoche. His
Holiness did the traditional three years retreat in Lamayuru monastery. His Holiness
also received teachings from other Tibetan Buddhist sect. Wtih Khenpo Noryang, His
Holiness studied Buddhist philosophy and the general Kagyu teachings. From His
Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche he received all the essence teachings of the
eight schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His Holiness also received teachings from His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness 16th Gyalwa Karmapa (transmission of the 6
Yogas of Naropa) and from His Holiness Taglung Shabdrung Rinpoche
(transmission of the Taglung Kagyu teachings). His Holiness is at present living at
Drikung Kagyu Institute, Dehra Dun, India.
The Four Immeasurable Wishes of Buddhism
Love: May all mother sentient beings, boundless as the sky, have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Compassion: May they be liberated from suffering and the causes of suffering.
Bliss: May they never be separated from the happiness which is free from sorrow.
Equanimity: May they rest in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion.
Love: May all mother sentient beings, boundless as the sky, have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Compassion: May they be liberated from suffering and the causes of suffering.
Bliss: May they never be separated from the happiness which is free from sorrow.
Equanimity: May they rest in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion.
